Transactions. May 3, 1967: Drafted by the New York Knicks in the 1st round (5th pick) of the 1967 NBA Draft.
What qualifies as a good typing speed depends on the population you're examining: the general population or professionals. The average person types between 38 and 40 words per minute -- between 190 and 200 characters per minute. However, professional typists type a lot faster on average -- upwards of 65 to 75 WPM. A good typing speed compared to the general population would be over 40 WPM, but compared to professionals it would be in the 75 WPM range.
Do you want to amaze your peers with fast and impressive typing skills? Touch typing is the ability to type fast without having to look at the keyboard. And, it doesn't matter if you're 6 or 66, if you know how to type you can learn to touch type. This is a guide for anyone using a 'QWERTY' Keyboard.